After 52 years, Haiti has secured their first-ever spot in the World Cup by topping their CONCACAF qualifying group. The team, led by veteran goalkeeper Jean-Bertrand Placide, includes captain Johnny Placide and World Cup goalscorer Duckens Nazon. The forward has played a crucial role in Haiti's qualification, scoring six goals in the campaign. However, they face their biggest test yet at the FIFA World Cup, where they will be playing their second game ever.
Jun 15, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Haiti forward Duckens Nazon dribbles downfield during the first half of a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Snapdragon Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images May 15 - Haiti named their World Cup squad on Friday, with captain Johnny Placide and all-time top scorer Duckens Nazon included as Les Grenadiers prepare for their first finals in 52 years. French coach Sebastien Migne selected an experienced squad led by 38-year-old goalkeeper Placide, who plays for Bastia, while Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is among the team's most recognisable European-based players.
Nazon, who has 44 goals in 76 appearances, was also selected after playing a key role in qualification, with the striker from Iranian club Esteghlal netting six times during the campaign. The Caribbean side will play at the men's World Cup for only the second time, and first since the 1974 tournament in West Germany, after topping their CONCACAF qualifying group. They had to play all of their home matches at neutral venues because of the country's security crisis.
Haiti will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Peru before opening their Group C campaign versus Scotland on June 13 followed by games with five-times champions Brazil and Morocco. Defenders: Carlens Arcus, Wilguens Paugain, Duke Lacroix, Martin Experience, JK Duverne, Ricardo Ade, Hannes Delcroix, Keeto Thermoncy Midfielders: Leverton Pierre, Carl-Fred Sainte, Danley Jean-Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Woodensky Pierre, Simon Dominique Forwards: Louicius Deedson, Ruben Providence, Josue Casimir, Derrick Etienne, Wilson Isidor, Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Yassin Fortune, Lenny JosephSoccer-Ivory Coast name Bonny, Wahi in World Cup squad after nationality switch
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